Hamilton appeared in one game this season after he signed a 10-day contract on March 4 with the Charlotte Bobcats. In his NBA debut he collected one steal in 3:44 of play during a 111-89 loss on March 8 to the Memphis Grizzlies.

The 7-foot Hamilton was averaging 19.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and two blocks in 37 games this season for the Heat NBA Development League affiliate Sioux Falls Skyforce.